Looking to get a receiver hitch for your vehicle? RackAttack.com has just launched the Curt Hitch Finder that will show you all options available given your vehicle Year – Make – Model – Style. Adding a 2″ or 1 1/4″ hitch receivers opens you up to many more sport carrying and towing options converting your vehicle in to a gear hauling machine.

Curt Receiver Hitch

Receiver Hitches come in a variety of classes depending on your towing or gear needs. There are two different sizes of receiver openings available; a 2″ and a 1 1/4″:

• Class 1 Receiver Hitches will tow between 1,000 – 2,500 lbs and support 100 – 250lbs of Tongue Weight
• Class 2 Receiver Hitches will tow up to 3,500 lbs and support up to 350lbs of Tongue Weight
• Class 3 Receiver Hitches will tow between 6,000 – 10,000 lbs and support 600 – 1,000lbs of Tongue Weight
• Class 4 Receiver Hitches will tow between 10,000 – 12,000 lbs and support 1,000 – 1,200lbs of Tongue Weight
• Class 5 Receiver Hitches will tow between 12,000 – 14,000 lbs and support 1,200 – 1,400lbs of Tongue Weight

Curt Trailer Hitches feature WeatherTite construction that prevents rusting from the inside out by sealing the main body. All of their hitches are finished in a durable EverGloss Powder Coat Finish that resists exterior rust and corrosion. Precision robotic welding gives Curt Hitches superior strength and fit.

Your sport and gear carrying options are defined by the opening size in your receiver hitch. Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks and Yakima Hitch Mount Bike Racks come in both 2″ and 1 1/4″ options, with the 2″ option typically supporting more bikes and more weight. Hitch Bike Racks with the swing away feature, like the Thule 964 Revolver and the Yakima SwingDaddy, are limited to vehicles with 2 inch hitch receivers. If you are interested in the platform style bike carriers, like the Thule T2 or the Yakima HoldUp, a 2″ hitch receiver gives you the option of carrying up to four bikes where as a 1 1/4″ receiver limits you to just two.

Thule 964 Revolver - Bike Carrier

Hitches are not limited to bike racks, there are also hitch mounted cargo boxes available (check out the Thule 665C Transporter Combi), hitch mounted water sport racks (Yakima DryDock), hitch mounted ski and snowboard carriers (check out the Thule 987xt Hitch Ski), as well the Yakima RACKandROLL Gear Trailers. Rack Attack is offering flat rate $15 shipping on all Trailer Hitches with an additional $5 shipping on all Trailer Hitch Wiring Connectors. Try out our Curt Hitch Finder and see what options are available for you otherwise contact your closest Rack Attack Location.